Friday, March 30, 2012

Besan Chila / Dosa

Many call it a Besan omelette. A vegetarian omelette without eggs. But somehow, if it is vegetarian it is not an omelette and I'd rather call it by the original name of Chila or even a Dosa. While I did make the Chila with besan alone, I found it not to my liking. I am not fond of gram flour dumplings in kadi either. I find it too heavy. And so a slight variation - almost like a rava dosa, though not as crisp.

Take the flours in a bowl.
Add the chopped ingredients - you can even add capsicum and mushrooms
And the powders/salt/jeera
Mix well.
Add enough water to make it slightly runny.

( You can make it a batter that you can spread with a spoon or like I did - drop it onto a hot pan from a height - and depending on that you will need to add water - more dilute for dropping it onto the pan)

Heat the pan - it should be hot enough to immediately set the batter
Smear a little oil on the pan
Take a spoonful of batter and pour onto the pan from a little height above in circular motion
Allow the underside to brown and flip over
And turn back till it gets crisp.
Remove from pan and serve.

I had it with a tangy tomato chutney. This dosa/Chila has to be eaten hot.

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I actually hate to cook. But, the elder daughter wanted some recipes written for her, I found it simpler to post them online and thus this blog was born. Off and on, I do try some new recipes which feature here as well. I admit that taking pictures and posting the recipe is a motivation to get into the kitchen.
Essentially a vegetarian kitchen , you will find a few non vegetarian recipes here too - made for my children.
Feb 2012 - an update after 4 years of blogging -
Over the years of food blogging, I have developed an interest in food that even surprises me! I still enter the kitchen reluctantly, but I am always excited about trying out something new and sharing it here! Blogging has its advantages!!